Challenge SPARTAN 150 SA, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...Challenge Spartan 150A 15 75 Automatic Electric Paper Cutter w Power Clamp Instruction Manual...

Page 2: ...ompany assumes no liability for any modification or alteration to any Challenge product and any such modification or alteration to any Challenge product is not authorized by The Challenge Machinery Co...

Page 3: ...and return it DIRECTLY TO CHALLENGE If you bought a used machine it is important to have the following information on record at Challenge Copy this page fill in the information and send it care of Th...

Page 4: ...Operation 11 6 1 Power Main Switch 11 6 2 Backgauge Control 12 6 3 Jogging Aid 13 6 4 Line Light 13 6 5 Making a Cut 14 6 6 Adjusting the Knife Depth 14 6 7 Operating Tips 15 7 0 Knife Installation C...

Page 5: ...sufficient power to operate the cutter properly Observe all caution plates mounted on this cutter Keep foreign objects off table and away from cutter blade BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL when handling and chan...

Page 6: ...EA Disconnect power before cleaning servicing or making adjustments not requiring power Do not alter safety guards or devices they are for your protection Replace all guards Do not operate with any gu...

Page 7: ...das en esta guillotina No permita que objetos estranos esten en la mesa o cerca de la cuchilla cortadora TENGA SUMO CUIDADO al tocar y cambiar la cuchilla Heridas severas y hasta desmembramiento puede...

Page 8: ...Puller 1 60011 Knife Standard installed in machine 1 60057 Cutting Stick 1 60058 Jogging Aid 1 60061 Knife Lifter Assembly 1 F 150 O Operator Manual 1 W 189 5 32 Hex T Allen Wrench 1 OptionalItems Par...

Page 9: ...Overall Width 25 3 4 65 4 cm Approx Net Weight 170 lbs 77 kg Approx Shipping Weight 200 lbs 91 kg Approx Weight of Optional Stand 40 lbs 18 kg Electrical 120 Volts 60 HZ 8 Amps Service Size 15 Amps R...

Page 10: ...age 7 Make sure there are no missing items 5 2 Uncrating The Spartan 150 SA weighs approximately 200 lbs 91 kg DO NOT risk personal injury or damage by attempting to move machinery with makeshift equi...

Page 11: ...Have a qualified electrician install one if your location is not so equipped The socket outlet shall be installed near the machine s location and be easily accessible Connect the power cord into a gr...

Page 12: ...TILL HAVE ANY QUESTIONS Figure 5 Machine Controls 6 1 Power Main Switch Power is enabled when the main power switch is turned to the ON position Figure 6 The display and line light are turned on at th...

Page 13: ...When the machine is first powered up the display shows four lines as follows indicating the display needs to be reset Figure 7 Display at power up To reset the display bring the backgauge to the forwa...

Page 14: ...ife or clamp To use load the paper against the side and backgauge using the jogging aid Figure 9 Figure 10 Remove the jogging aid from the table close the shield clamp the paper and make the cut Figur...

Page 15: ...knife to the up position Raise the clamp by turning the hand wheel and remove the cut pieces of paper Note The shield must be opened and closed each time a new cut is to be made See Section 6 7 Opera...

Page 16: ...paper and cause uneven cutting Increased clamp pressure will not eliminate draw caused by a dull knife Carefully lay out each sheet before you start cutting Find the best cut pattern to give you the...

Page 17: ...the machine The following instructions show how to remove and install a new or re sharpened knife Read through these instructions AT LEAST ONCE before attempting to actually change or install any bla...

Page 18: ...y and should be carefully discarded See the Knife Care Tips Section below for additional information 7 2 Knife Installation Knives are heavy and always very sharp Be sure to keep the edge away from yo...

Page 19: ...en your own knives Knives that do not have a minimum height of 1 1 2 3 8 cm will not function properly and should be carefully discarded See the Knife Care Tips Section below for additional informatio...

Page 20: ...worn cutting stick can affect the cut quality of the bottom sheets When this happens the cut stick can be rotated Usually the stick should be rotated one or two times between knife sharpening Cut stic...

Page 21: ...fe Installation Changing 20 If a knife bolt is damaged replace it Always keep knife bolts securely tightened Store knives in a dry environment to prevent corrosion Never attempt to service a knife in...

Page 22: ...7 0 Knife Installation Changing 21 NOTES...

Page 23: ...reset a Preset Backgauge by bringing backgauge to front of machine 4 Knife cuts deeper on one side than the other a Knife is not seated all the way up in knife bar a Loosen knife screws and use knife...

Page 24: ...9 0 Footprint 23 9 0 Footprint...

Page 25: ...ition if they are not follow the instructions in this manual to send them up Test 1 With the front shield open press the cut buttons Nothing should happen If the knife comes down with the front guard...

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